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Additional Safety Precautions... 24

General Guidelines for Using

This section gives you important

information about how to protect

yourself and your passengers. It

shows you how to use seat belts

properly. It explains your Supple-

mental Restraint System. And it tells

you how to properly restrain infants

and children in your vehicle.

Head Restraints...........................10

Door Locks...................................10

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist........ 11

Protecting Adults............................ 12

1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 12

2. Adjust the Front Seats........... 12

3. Adjust the Seat-Backs............ 13

4. Adjust the Head Restraints.... 14

5. Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts.....................................15

6. Adjust the Steering Wheel..... 18

7. Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position.................................18

Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19

Additional Safety Precautions... 19

Protecting Children........................ 2.1

All Children Must Be

Child Seats................................25

Protecting Infants....................... 29

Protecting Small Children......... 33

Protecting Larger Children........ 37

Using Child Seats with

Tethers.....................................40

Additional Information About Your

Seat Belts..................................42

Seat Belt System Components.. 42

Lap/Shoulder Belt...................... 42

Lap Belt........................................43

Seat Belt Maintenance............... 43

Additional Information About Your

SRS............................................ 45

SRS Components........................ 45

How Your Airbags Work........... 45

How the Automatic Seat Belt

Restrained............................... 21

Children Should Sit in the Back

Seat...........................................22

The Passengers' Airbag Poses

Serious Risks to Children....... 22

If You Must Drive with Several

Children...................................24

If a Child Requires Close

Tensioners Work.................... 47

How the SRS Indicator Light

Works....................................... 47

SRSService..................................48

Additional Safety Precautions... 48

Carbon Monoxide Hazard............. 49

Safety Labels....................................50

ImportantSafety Precautions .......... 6

Your Vehicle's Safety Features....... 7

Seat Belts.......................................8

Airbags...........................................9

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10

Attention..................................24

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Important Safety Precautions

You'll find many safety

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

While airbags can save lives, they

can cause serious or fatal injuries to

occupants who sit too close to them,

or are not properly restrained.

Infants, young children, and short

adults are at the greatest risk. Be

sure to follow all instructions and

warnin gs in this manual. (See page

7 .)

Control Your Speed

recommendations throughout this

section, and throughout this manual.

The recommendations on this page

are the ones we consider to be the

most important.

Excessive speed is a major factor in

crash injuries and deaths. Generally,

the higher the speed the greater the

risk, but serious accidents can also

occur at lower speeds. Never drive

faster than is safe for current

conditions, regardless of the

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in

all types of collisions. Airbags

supplement seat belts, but airbags

are designed to inflate only in a

moderate to severe frontal collision.

So even though your vehicle is

equipped with airbags, make sure

you and your passengers always

wear your seat belts, and wear them

properly. (See page 15 .)

maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe

Condition

Having a tire blowout or a

mechanical failure can be extremely

hazardous. To reduce the possibility

of such problems, check your tire

pressures and condition frequently,

and perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance. (See page 188 .)

Don't Drink and Drive

Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even

one drink can reduce your ability to

respond to changing conditions, and

your reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don't drink

and drive, and don't let your friends

drink and drive, either.

Restrain All Children

Children are safest when they are

properly restrained in the back seat,

not the front seat. A child who is too

small for a seat belt must be properly

restrain ed in a child safety seat. (See

page 21.)

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Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many

features that work together to

protect you and your passengers

during a crash.

Some safety features do not require

any action on your part. These

include a strong steel framework

that forms a safety cage around the

passenger compartment; front and

rear crush zones that are designed to

crumple and absorb energy during a

crash; a collapsible steering column;

and seat belt tensioners that

automatically tighten the front seat

belts in the event of a crash.

These safety features are designed

to reduce the severity of injuries in a

crash. However, you and your

passengers can't take full advantage

of these safety features unless you

remain sitting in a proper position

andalwayswearyourseatbelts

properly. In fact, some safety

(1) Safety Cage

(2) Crush Zones

(3) Seats & Seat-Backs

(4) Head Restraints

(5) Collapsible Steering Column

(6) Seat Belts

(7) Airbags

(8) Seat Belt Tensioners

(9) Door Locks

features can contribute to injuries if

they are not used properly.

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Seat Belts

wear seat belts.

can only be helpful in a moderate

to severe frontal collision.

For your safety, and the safety of

your passengers, your vehicle is

equipped with seat belts in all seating

positions.

Help keep you from being thrown

against the inside of the vehicle

and against other occupants.

Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

if you have airbags.

Your seat belt system also

includes a light on the

instrument panel to remind you and

your passengers to fasten your seat

belts.

Keep you from being thrown out

of the vehicle.

Be sure you and your

passengers always wear seat

belts and wear them properly.

Help keep you in a good position

should the airbags ever deploy. A

good position reduces the risk of

injury from an inflating airbag, and

allows you to get the best

Why Wear Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most

effective safety device for adults and

larger children. (Infants and smaller

children must be properly restrained

in child seats.)

When properly worn, seat belts:

advantage from the airbag.

Keep you connected to the vehicle

so you can take advantage of the

vehicle's built-in safety features.

Of course, seat belts cannot

completely protect you in every

crash. But in most cases, seat belts

can reduce your risk of serious

injury.

Not wearing a seat belt properly

increases the chance of serious

injury or death in a crash, even

though your vehicle has airbags.

Help protect you in almost every

type of crash, including side and

rear impacts and rollovers. In a

rollover crash, an unbelted person

is more likely to die than a person

wearing a seat belt. Your airbag

What you should do: Always wear

your seat belt, and make sure you

wear it properly.

In addition, most states and all

Canadian provinces require you to

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not wearing seat belts, are not

wearing them properly, are sitting

too close to the airbag, or are not

sitting in a proper position. Infants

and small children are at an even

greater risk of injury or death.

Airbags

The most important things you need

to know about your airbags are:

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

The seat belts are the occupants'

primary protection in all types of

collisions. The airbags supplement

the seat belts by providing extra

protection for the head and chest

of each front seat occupant in a

moderate to severe frontal

Whatyoushoulddo: Alwayswear

your seat belt properly, and sit

upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel or

dashboard.

collision.

Airbags offer no protection in side

impacts, rear impacts, rollovers,

or minor collisions. Airbags are

designed to deploy only during a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

Your vehicle has a Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) with frontal

airbags to help protect the driver and

a front seat passenger.

This system also includes

SRS

instrument panel to alert you to a

possible problem with the system.

an indicator light on the

Airbags can pose serious hazards.

To do their job, airbags must

inflate with tremendous force and

speed. So while airbags save lives,

they can cause serious injuries to

adults and larger children who are

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Seats & Seat-Backs

Door Locks

What you should do: Move the front

seats as far back as possible, and

keep adjustable seat-backs in an

upright position whenever the

vehicle is moving.

Your vehicle's seats are designed to

keep you in a comfortable, upright

position so you can take full

advantage of the prelection offered

by seat belts and the energy

Keeping your doors locked reduces

the chance of being thrown out of

the vehicle during a crash. It also

helps prevent occupants from

accidentally opening a door and

falling out, and outsiders from

unexpectedly opening your doors.

absorbing materials in the seats.

Head Restraints

Head restraints can help protect you

from whiplash and other injuries. For

maximum protection, the back of

your head should rest against the

center of the head restraint.

How you adjust your seats and seat-

backs can also affect your safety. For

example, sitting too close to the

steering wheel or dashboard

increases the risk of you or your

passenger being injured by striking

the inside of the vehicle, or by an

inflating airbag.

Reclining a seat-back loo far reduces

the seat belt's effectiveness and

increases the chance that the seat's

occupant will slide under the seat

belt in a crash and be seriously

injured.

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Your Vehicle's Safety Features

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist

To make sure you and your

Head restraints are proper ly

adjusted (see page 14 ).

passengers get the maximum

protection from your vehicle's safety

features, check the following each

time before you drive away:

All doors and the tailgate are

closed and locked (see page 12 ).

All cargo is properly stored or

secured (see page 148 ).

All adults, and children who have

outgrown child safety seats, are

wearing their seat belts and

weari ng them properly (see page

15).

The rest of this section gives more

detailed information about how you

can maximize your safety.

Any infant or small child is

properly restrained in a child seat

in the back seat (see page 21).

Remember, however, that no safety

system can prevent all injuries or

deaths that can occur in severe

crashes, even when seat belts are

properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Front seat occupants are sitting

upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel and

dashboard (see page 12).

Seat-bac ks are upright (see page

13).

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Introduction

2.Adjust the Front Seats

For safety, locking the doors reduces

the chance that a passenger,

The following pages provide

instructions on how to properly

protect the driver and other adult

occupants.

especially a child, will open a door

while the vehicle is moving and

accidentally fall out. It also reduces

the chance of someone being thrown

out of the vehicle during a crash.

These instructions also apply to

children who have outgrown child

seats and are large enough to wear

lap/shoulder belts. (See page 37 for

important additional guidelines on

how to properly protect larger

children.)

For security, locked doors can

prevent an outsider from

unexpectedly opening a door when

you come to a stop.

See page 70 for how to lock the

doors.

1. Close and Lock the Doors

After everyone has entered the

vehicle, be sure the doors and

tailgate are closed and locked.

Any driver who sits too close to the

steering wheel is at risk of being

seriously injured or killed by striking

the steering wheel, or from being

struck by an inflating airbag during a

crash.

Your vehicle has a tailgate

open indicator light on the

instrument panel to indicate when

the tailgate is not tightly closed.

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To reduce the chance of injury, wear

your seat belt properly, sit upright

with your back against the seat, and

move the seat as far back as possible

from the steering wheel while still

maintaining full control of the

vehicle. Also make sure your front

seat passenger moves the seat as far

to the rear as possible.

Most shorter drivers can get far

enough away from the steering

wheel and still reach the pedals.

However, if you are concerned about

sitting too close, we recommend that

you investigate whether some type

of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,

rock it back and forth to make sure

the seat is locked in position.

Sitting too close to an airbag

can result in serious injury or

death if the airbags inflate.

See page 77 for how to adjust the

front seats.

A front passenger should also adjust

the seat-back to an upright position,

but as far from the dashboard as

possible. A passenger who sits too

close to the dashboard could be

injured if the airbag inflates.

3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

Always sit as far back from the

airbags as possible.

Adjust the driver's seat-back to a

comfortable, upright position,

leaving ample space between your

chest and the airbag cover in the

center of the steering wheel. If you

sit too close to the steering wheel,

you could be injured if the airbag

inflates.

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Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer

rests against the occupant's chest

reduces the protective capability of

the belt. It also increases the chance

of sliding under the belt in a crash

and being seriously injured. The

farther a seat-back is reclined, the

greater the risk of injury.

4.Adjust the Head Restraints

Improperly positioning head

restraints reduces their

effectiveness and you can be

seriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are

in place and positioned properly

before driving.

Reclining the seat-back too far

can result in serious injury or

death in a crash.

Properly adjusted head restraints

will help protect occupants from

whiplash and other crash injuries.

Before driving, make sure everyone

with an adjustable head restraint has

properly positioned the head

restraint. The restraint should be

positioned so the back of the

occupant's head rests against the

center of the restraint. A taller

person should adjust the restraint as

high as possible.

Adjust the seat-back to an

upright position and sit well

back in the seat.

See page 79 for how to adjust the

head restraints.

See page 78 for how to adjust seat-

backs.

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5.Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts

If necessary, pull up on the belt again

to remove any slack from the

shoulder part, then check that the

belt rests across the center of your

chest and over your shoulder. This

spreads the forces of a crash over

the strongest bones in your upper

body.

Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt

Insert the latch plate into the buckle.

then tug on the belt to make sure the

belt is securely latched. Also check

that the belt is not twisted, because a

twisted belt can cause serious

injuries in a crash.

Improperly positioning the seat

belts can cause serious injury

or death in a crash.

Position the lap part of the belt as

low as possible across your hips,

then pull up on the shoulder part of

the belt so the lap part fits snugly.

This lets your strong pelvic bones

take the force of a crash and reduces

the chance of internal injuries.

Make sure all seat belts are

properly positioned before

driving.

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Using the Lap Belt

To adjust the height of a front seat

belt anchor, press the release button

and slide the anchor up or down as

needed (it has four positions).

Never place the shoulder portion of a

lap/shoulder belt under your arm or

behind your back. This could cause

very serious injuries in a crash.

If the seat belt touches or crosses

your neck, or if it crosses your arm

instead of your shoulder, you need to

adjust the seat belt anchor height.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle

marked CENTER.

If the belt is too short, hold the latch

plate at a right angle and pull on the

plate to extend the belt. Then insert

the latch plate into the buckle, and

tug on the belt to make sure the belt

is securely latched.

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See page 42 for additional

If a Seat Belt Doesn't Work Properly

If a seat belt does not seem to work

as it should, it may not protect the

occupant in a crash. No one should

sit in a seat with an inoperative seat

belt. Anyone using a seat belt that is

not working properly can be

information about your seat belt

system and how to take care of your

belts.

seriously injured or killed. Have your

Honda dealer check the belt as soon

as possible.

Position the belt as low as possible

across your hips. This lets your

strong pelvic bones take the force of

a crash and reduces the chance of

internal injuries.

Pull on the loose end of the belt for a

snug but comfortable fit.

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6.Adjust the Steering Wheel

7.Maintain a Proper Sitting

Position

Sitting improperly or out of

position can result in serious

injury or death in a crash.

After all occupants have adjusted

their seats and put on seat belts, it is

very important that they continue to

sit upright, well back in their seats,

with their feet on the floor, until the

vehicle is parked and the engine is

off.

Always sit upright, well back in

the seat, with your feet on the

floor.

Sitting improperly can increase the

chance of injury during a crash. For

example, if an occupant slouches,

lies down, turns sideways, sits

forward, leans forward or sideways,

or puts one or both feet up, the

chance of injury during a crash is

greatly increased.

Remember, to get the best

protection from your vehicle's

airbags and other safety features,

you must sit properly and wear your

seat belt properly.

Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,

so that the wheel points toward your

chest, not toward your face.

Pointing the steering wheel toward

your chest provides optimal

protection from the airbag.

In addition, an occupant who is out of

position in the front seat can be

seriously or fatally injured by

striking interior parts of the vehicle,

or by being struck by an inflating

airbag.

See page 64 for how to adjust the

steering wheel.

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Advice for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women should also sit

upright and as far back as possible

from the steering wheel or

against other occupants, or out of

the vehicle.

dashboard. This will reduce the risk

of injuries to both the mother and

her unborn child that can be caused

by a crash or an inflating airbag.

Two people should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they

could be very seriously injured in a

crash.

Do not put any accessories on seat

belts. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the

shoulder part of a seat belt can

severely compromise the

protective capability of the seat

belt and increase the chance of

serious injury in a crash.

Each time you have a check-up, ask

your doctor if it's okay for you to

drive.

Additional Safety Precautions

Never let passengers ride in the

cargo area or on top of a folded-

down back seat. All passengers

must sit in locked, upright seats

and be properly restrained by seat

belts.

Because protecting the mother is the

best way to protect her unborn child,

a pregnant woman should always

wear a seat belt whenever she drives

or rides in a vehicle.

We recommend that pregnant

women use a lap/shoulder belt

whenever possible. Remember to

keep the lap portion of the belt as

low as possible across your hips.

Passengers should not stand up or

change seats while the vehicle is

moving. A passenger who is not

wearing a seat belt during a crash

or emergency stop can be thrown

against the inside of the vehicle,

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Do not place hard or sharp objects

between yourself and an airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on

your lap, or driving with a pipe or

other sharp object in your mouth,

can result in injuries if your

airbags inflate.

the airbags inflate.

Do not attach or place objects on

the front airbag covers. Any object

attached to or placed on the covers

marked "SRS AIRBAG" in the

center of the steering wheel and

on top of the dashboard could

interfere with the proper operation

of the airbags. Or, if the airbags

inflate, the objects could be

propelled inside the car and hurt

someone.

Keep your hands and arms away

from the airbag covers. If your

hands or arms are close to the

airbag covers in the center of the

steering wheel and on top of the

dashboard, they could be injured if

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All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured

or killed in vehicle crashes because

they are either unrestrained or not

properly restrained. In fact, vehicle

accidents are the number one cause

of death of children ages 12 and

under.

Children who are unrestrained

or improperly restrained can be

seriously injured or killed in a

crash.

Any child too small for a seat

belt should be properly

restrained in a child seat. A

larger child should be properly

restrained with a seat belt.

To reduce the number of child

deaths and injuries, every state and

Canadian province requires that

infants and children be restrained

whenever they ride in a vehicle.

Children depend on adults to protect

them. However, despite their best

intentions, many parents and other

adults may not know how to properly

protect young passengers.

Any child who is too small to wear a

seat belt should be properly

restrained in a child seat. (See page

25.)

So if you have children, or if you ever

need to drive with a grandchild or

other children in your vehicle, be

sure to read this section.

A larger child should always be

restrained with a seat belt. (See page

37.)

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Small Children

Children Should Sit in the Back

Seat

The Passenger's Airbag Poses

Serious Risks to Children

Airbags have been designed to help

protect adults in a moderate to

severe frontal collision. To do this,

the passenger's airbag is quite large,

and it inflates with tremendous

speed.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in

the front seat of a vehicle equipped

with a passenger's airbag can be

hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too

far forward, or the child's head is

thrown forward during a collision, an

inflating airbag can strike the child

with enough force to kill or very

seriously injure a small child.

According to accident statistics,

children of all ages and sizes are

safer when they are restrained in the

back seat, not the front seat. The

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration and Transport

Canada recommend that all children

ages 12 and under be properly

restrained in the back seat.

Infants

Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front seat of a vehicle equipped

with a passenger's airbag. If the

airbag inflates, it can hit the back of

the child seat with enough force to

kill or very seriously injure an infant.

Larger Children

In the back seat, children are less

likely to be injured by striking hard

interior parts during a collision or

hard braking. Also, children cannot

be injured by an inflating airbag

when they ride in the back.

Children who have outgrown child

seats are also at risk of being injured

or killed by an inflating passenger's

airbag. Whenever possible, larger

children should sit in the back seat,

properly restrain ed with a seat belt.

(See page 37 for important

information about protecting larger

children.)

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Canadian Models

U.S. Models

To remind you of the airbag hazards,

your vehicle has warning labels on

the driver's and front passenger's

visors. Please read and follow the

instructions on these labels.

To remind you of the passenger's

airbag hazards, and that children

must be properly restrained in a

back seat, your vehicle has warning

labels on the dashboard and on the

driver's and front passenger's visors.

Please read and follow the

CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS:

instructions on these labels.

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN

ALL TYPES OF CRASHES, YOU MUST

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT.

DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING

CHILD SEATS IN ANY FRONT

POUR EVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES:

POUR PROFITER D'UNE PROTECTION

MAXIMALE LORS D'UNE COLLISION BOUCLEZ

TOUJOURS VOTRE CEINTURE DE SECURITE.

N'lNSTALLEZ JAMAIS UN SIEGE POUR

ENFANTS FAISANT FACE A LARRIERE SUR

LE SIEGE DU PASSAGER AVANT.

NE VOUS APPUYEZ PAS ET NE VOUS ASSEYEZ

PAS PRES DU COUSSIN GONFLABLE.

NE DEPOSEZ AUCUN OBJET SUR LE COUSSIN

GONFLABLE OU ENTRE LE COUSSIN

GONFLABLE ET VOUS.

PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.

DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY

CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG.

DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE

AIR BAG OR BETWEEN THE AIR BAG

AND YOURSELF.

SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.

LISEZ LE GUIDE UTILISATEUR POUR DE

PLUS AMPLES RENSEIGNEMENTS.

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If You Must Drive with Several

Children

Your vehicle has three seating

positions in the back seat where

children can be properly restrained.

Additional Safety Precautions

Usechildproofdoorlocksto

prevent children from opening the

doors. Using this feature will

prevent children from opening the

doors and accidentally falling out

(see page 75 ).

If a Child Requires Close

Attention

Many parents say they prefer to put

an infant or small child in the front

passenger seat so they can watch the

child, or because the child requires

attention.

If you ever have to carry more than

three children in your vehicle:

Usethemainpowerwindow

switch to prevent children from

openingtherearwindows. Using

this feature will prevent children

from playing with the windows,

which could expose them to

hazards or distract the driver (see

page 84 ).

Placing a child in the front seat

exposes the child to hazards from

the airbag, and paying close

attention to a child distracts the

driver from the important task of

driving, placing both of you at risk.

Place the largest child in the front

seat, provided the child is large

enough to wear a seat belt

properly (see page 37 ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to the

rear as possible (see page 12 ).

If a child requires physical attention

or frequent visual contact, we

strongly recommend that another

adult ride with the child in the back

seat. The back seat is far safer for a

child than the front.

Have the child sit upright and well

back in the seat (see page 18 ).

Make sure the seat belt is properly

position ed and secured (see page

15).

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Do not leave children alone in your

vehicle. Leaving children without

adult supervision is illegal in most

states and Canadian provinces,

and can be very hazardous. For

example, infants and small

General Guidelines for Using

Child Seats

The following pages give general

guidelines for selecting and installing

child seats for infants and small

children.

children left in a vehicle on a hot

day can die from heatstroke. And

children left alone with the key in

the ignition can accidentally set

the vehicle in motion, possibly

injuring themselves or others.

Selecting a Child Seat

To provide proper protection, a child

seat should meet three

requirements:

1. The child seat should meet safety

standards. The child seat should

meet Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213)

or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look

for the manufacturer's statement

of compliance on the box and seat.

Infants: Children up to about one

year old should be restrained in a

rear-facing, reclining child seat. Only

a rear-facing seat provides the

proper support to protect an infant's

head, neck, and back. See page

29 for additional information on

protecting infants.

2. The child seat should he of the

proper type and size to fit the child.

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3. The child seat should fit the

vehicle seating position (or

Before purchasing a child seal, we

recommend that parents test the

child seat in the specific vehicle

seating position (or positions) where

they intend to use the seat. If a

previously purchased child seat does

not fit, you may need to buy a

different one that will fit.

positions) where it will be used.

Due to variations in the design of

child seats, vehicle seats, and seat

belts, all child seats will not fit all

vehicle seating positions.

However, Honda is confident that

one or more child seat models can fit

and be properly installed in all

recommended seating positions in

your vehicle.

Small Children: A child who is too

large for a rear-facing child seat, and

who can sit up without support,

should be restrained in a forwar d-

facing child seat. See page 33 for

additional information on protecting

small children.

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Placing a Child Seat

Front Passenger's Seat

This page briefly summarizes

Honda's recommendations on where

to place rear-facing and forward-

facing child seats in your vehicle.

Infants: Never in the front seat, due

to the passenger's airbag hazard.

Small children: Not recommended,

due to the passenger's airbag

hazard. If a small child must ride

in front, move the vehicle seat to

the rear-most position and secure

a front-facing child seat with the

seat belt (see page 34).

Airbags Pose Serious

Risks to Children

The passenger's airbag inflates

with enough force to kill or

seriously injure an infant in a

rear-facing child seat.

A small child in a forward-facing

child seat is also at risk. If the

vehicle seat is too far forward,

or the child's head is thrown

forward during a collision, an

inflating airbag can kill or

Back Seat

Infants: Recommended positions.

Secure a rear-facing child seat

with the seat belt (see page 30).

seriously injure the child.

Small children: Recommended

positions. Secure a front-facing

child seat with the seat belt (see

page 34 ).

If a small child must ride in the

front, follow the instructions

provided in this section.

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Installing a Child Seat

3. Secure the child in the child seat.

Make sure the child is properly

strapped in the child seat

To provide security during normal

driving maneuvers as well as during

a collision, we recommend that

parents secure a child seat as firmly

as possible.

After selecting a proper child seat,

and a good position to install the seat,

there are three main steps in

installing the seat:

according to the child seat maker's

instructions. A child who is not

properly secured in a child seat

can be thrown out of the seat in a

crash and seriously injured.

1. Secure the child seat to the vehicle

with a seat belt. All child seats

must be secured to the vehicle

with the lap belt or the lap part of

a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose

seat is not properly secured to the

vehicle can be endanger e d in a

crash. See pages 30 and 32 for

instructions on how to secure child

seats in this vehicle.

However, a child seat does not need

to be "rock solid." In some vehicles

or seating positions, it may be

difficult to install a child seat so that

it does not move at all. Some side-to-

side or back-and-forth movement can

be expected and should not reduce

the child seat's effectiveness.

Storing a Child Seat

When you are not using a child seat,

either remove it and store it in a safe

place, or make sure it is properly

secured. An unsecured child seat can

be thrown around the vehicle during

a crash or sudden stop and injure

someone.

If the child seat is not secure, try

installing it in a different seating

position, or use a different style of

child seat that can be firmly secured

in the desired seating position.

2. Make sure the child seat is firmly

secured. After installing a child

seat, push and pull the seat

forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure.

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Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement

In this vehicle, a rear-facing child

seat can be placed in any seating

position in the back, but not in the

front seat.

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Placing a rear-facing child seat

in the front seat can result in

serious injury or death if the

airbags inflate.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front seat. If the passenger's

airbag inflates, it can hit the back of

the child seat with enough force to

kill or seriously injure an infant. If an

infant must be closely watched, we

recommend that another adult sit in

the back seat with the baby.

Always place a rear-facing child

seat in the back seat, not the

front.

We recommend that an infant be

restrained in a rear-facing child seat

until the infant reaches the seat

maker's weight or height limit and is

able to sit up without support.

Child Seat Type

Do not put a rear-facing child seat in

a forward-facing position. If placed

facing forward, an infant could be

very seriously injured during a

frontal collision.

Only a rear-facing child seat provides

proper support for a baby's head,

neck, and back. Infants up to about

one year of age must be restrained in

a rear-facing child seat.

Two types of seats may be used: a

seat designed exclusively for infants,

or a convertible seat used in the rear-

facing, reclining mode.

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Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat

with a Lap/Shoulder Belt

The lap/shoulder belts in the outer

back seats have a locking

See page 32 for how to secure a rear-

facing child seat in the center back

seat with the lap belt.

mechanism that must be activated to

secure a child seat.

For tips on installing a rear-facing

child seat with either type of seat

belt, see page 32 .

The following pages provide

instructions and tips on how to

secure a rear-facing child seat with

this type of seat belt.

1. With the child seat in the desired

back seating position, route the

belt through the child seat

according to the seat maker's

instructions, then insert the latch

plate into the buckle.

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5. Push and pull the child seat

2. To activate the lockable retractor,

slowly pull the shoulder part of the

belt all the way out until it stops,

then let the belt feed back into the

retractor (you might hear a

4. After confirming that the belt is

locked, grab the shoulder part of

the belt near the buckle and pull

up to remove any slack from the

lap part of the belt. Remember, if

the, lap part of the belt is not tight,

the child seat will not be secure.

To remove slack, it may help to

put weight, on the child seat, or

push on the back of the seat, while

pulling up on the belt.

forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure enough to

stay upright during normal driving

maneuvers. If the child seat is not.

secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to

retract fully, then repeat these

steps.

clicking noise as the belt retracts).

3. After the belt has retracted, tug on

it. If the belt is locked, you will not

be able to pull it out. If you can pull

the belt out, it is not locked and

To deactivate the locking

mechanism and remove a child seat,

unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat

belt, and let the belt fully retract.

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you will need to repeat these steps.

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Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat

with the Lap Belt

When properly installed, a rear-

facing child seat may prevent the

driver or a front-seat passenger from

moving the seat as far back as

recommended (see page 12 ). Or it

may prevent them from locking the

seat-back in the desired upright

position (see page 13).

Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation

Tips

In either case, we recommend that

you place the child seat directly

behind the front passenger seat,

move the front seat as far forward as

needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or

you may wish to get a smaller child

seat that allows you to safely carry a

front passenger.

To install a rear-facing child seat in

the center back seat with the lap belt,

follow instruction number 1 on page

30 for routing and latching the seat

belt. Then pull hard on the loose end

of the belt to remove any slack (it

may help to put weight on the child

seat while pulling on the belt).

Finally, follow instruction number 5

on page 31 to verify that the child

seat is secure.

For proper protection, an infant must

ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined

position. To determine the proper

reclining angle, check with the baby's

doctor or follow the seat maker's

recommendations.

To achieve the desired reclining

angle, it may help to put a rolled up

towel under the toe of the child seat,

as shown.

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Additional Precautions for Infants

Never hold an infant on your lap.

If you are not wearing a seat belt

in a crash, you could be thrown

forward into the dashboard and

crush the infant.

We also recommend that a small

child stay in the child seat as long as

possible, until the child reaches the

weight or height limit for the seat.

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Child Seat Placement

In this vehicle, the best place to

install a forward-facing child seat is

in one of the seating positions in the

back seat.

If you are wearing a seat belt, the

infant can be torn from your arms.

For example, if your vehicle

crashes into a parked vehicle at 30

mph (48 km/h), a 20-lb (9 kg)

infant will become a 600-lb (275

kg) force, and you will not be able

to hold on.

Placingaforward-facingchildseatin

the front seat of a vehicle equipped

withapassenger'sairbagcanbe

hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too

far forward, or the child's head is

thrown forward during a collision, an

inflating passenger's airbag can

strike the child with enough force to

cause very serious or fatal injuries. If

a small child must be closely

Child Seat Type

A child who can sit up without

support, and who fits within the child

seat maker's weight and height

limits, should be restrained in a

forward-facing, upright child seat.

Never put a seat belt over yourself

and an infant. During a crash, the

belt could press deep into the

infant and cause very serious

injuries.

watched, we recommend that

another adult sit in the back seat

with the child.

Of the different seats available, we

recommend those that have a five-

point harness system as shown.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Belt

Improperly placing a forward-

facing child seat in the front

seat can result in serious injury

or death if the airbags inflate.

The lap/shoulder belts in the outer

back and front passenger seating

positions have a locking mechanism

that must be activated to secure a

child seat.

If you must place a forward-

facing child seat in front, move

the vehicle seat as far back as

possible and properly restrain

the child.

The following pages provide

instructions on how to secure a

forward-facing child seat with this

type of seat belt.

1. With the child seat in the desired

seating position, route the belt

through the child seat according

to the seat maker's instructions,

then insert the latch plate into the

buckle.

See page 36 for how to secure a

forward-facing child seat in the

center back seat with the lap belt.

If it is necessary to put a forward-

facing child seat in the front, move

the vehicle seat as far to the rear as

possible, be sure the child seat is

firmly secured to the vehicle, and

that the child is properly strapped in

the seat.

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5. Push and pull the child seat

2. To activate the lockable retractor,

slowly pull the shoulder part of the

belt all the way out until it stops,

then let the belt feed back into the

retractor (you might hear a

4. After confirming that the belt is

locked, grab the shoulder part of

the belt near the buckle and pull

up to remove any slack from the

lap part of the belt. Remember, if

the lap part of the belt is not tight,

the child seat will not be secure. It

may help to put weight on the

child seat, or push on the back of

the seat, while pulling up on the

belt.

forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure enough to

stay upright during normal driving

maneuvers. If the child seat is not

secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to

retract fully, then repeat these

steps.

clicking noise as the belt retracts).

3. After the belt has retracted, tug on

it. If the belt is locked, you will not

be able to pull it out. If you can pull

the belt out, it is not locked and

you will need to repeat these steps.

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Additional Precautions for Small

Children

To deactivate the locking

mechanism in order to remove a

child seat, unlatch the buckle,

unroute the seat belt, and let the belt

fully retract.

Installing a Child Seat with the Lap

Belt

Never hold a small child on your

lap. If you are not wearing a seat

belt in a crash, you could be

thrown forward into the

dashboard and crush the child.

If you are wearing a seat belt, the

child can be torn from your arms

during a crash. For example, if

your vehicle crashes into a parked

vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), a

30-lb (14 kg) child will become a

900-lb (410 kg) force, and you will

not be able to hold on.

To install a forward-facing child seat

in the center back seat with the lap

belt, follow instruction number 1 on

page 34 for routing and latching the

seat belt. Then pull hard on the loose

end of the belt to remove any slack;

it may help to put weight on the child

seat while pulling on the belt. Finally,

follow instruction number 5 on page

35 to verify that the child seat is

secure.

Never put a seat belt over yourself

and a child. During a crash, the

belt could press deep into the child

and cause very serious injuries.

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CheckingSeatBeltFit

Protecting Larger Children

When a child reaches the

To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the child

put on the seat belt. Follow the

instructions on page 15 . Then check

how the belt fits.

recommended weight or height limit

for a forward-facing child seat, the

child should sit in one of the outer

back seats and wear a lap/shoulder

belt. A lap/shoulder belt provides

better protection than a lap belt.

Allowing a larger child to sit

improperly in the front seat can

result in injury or death if the

airbags inflate.

If a larger child must sit in front,

make sure the child moves the

seat as far back as possible

and wears the seat belt properly.

If a child is too short for the shoulder

part of the belt to properly fit, we

recommend that the child use a

booster seat until they are tall

enough to use the seat belt without a

booster.

The following pages give

instructions on how to check proper

seat belt fit, what kind of booster

seat to use if one is needed, and

important precautions for children

who must sit in the front seat.

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Do not let a child wear a seat belt

across the neck. This could result in

serious neck injuries during a crash.

Using a Booster Seat

Do not let a child put the shoulder

part of a seat belt behind the back or

under the arm. This could cause

very serious injuries during a crash.

It also increases the chance that the

child will slide under the belt in a

crash and be injured.

Do not put any accessories on a seat

belt. Devices intended to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the

shoulder part of a seat belt, severely

compromise the protective capability

of the seat belt and increase the

chance of serious injury in a crash.

If the shoulder part of the belt rests

over the child's collarbone and

against the center of the chest, as

shown, the child is large enough to

wear the seat belt.

If a child needs a booster seat, we

recommend choosing a style that

allows the child to use the lap/

shoulder belt directly, without a

shield, as shown.

However, if the belt touches or

crosses the child's neck, the child

needs to use a booster seat.

Two children should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they could

be very seriously injured in a crash.

Whichever style you select, follow

the booster seat maker's instructions.

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A child may continue using a booster

seat until the tops of the cars art

even with the top of the seat-back. A

child of this height should be tall

enough to use the lap/shoulder belt

without a booster.

When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front

The, National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration and Transport

Canada recommend that all children

ages 12 and under be properly

restrained in a back seat.

Physical Size

Physically, a child must be large

enough for the lap/shoulder belt to

properly fit over the hips, chest, and

shoulder (see pages 15 and 37). If

the seat belt does not fit properly,

the child should not sit. in the front.

The back seat is the safest place for

a child of any age or size.

Maturity

To safely ride in front, a child must

be able to follow the rules, including

sitting properly and wearing the seat

belt properly throughout a ride.

In addition, the passenger's airbag

poses serious risks to children. If the

seat is too far forward, or the child's

head is thrown forward during a

collision, or the child is unrestrained

or out of position, an inflating airbag

can kill or seriously injure the child.

Of course, children vary widely. And

while age may be one indicator of

when a child can safely ride in the

front, there are other important

factors you should consider.

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If you decide that a child can safely

ride up front, be sure to:

Since a tether can provide additional

security, we recommend using a

tether whenever one is required or

available. (Tethers are required in

Canada. U.S. owners may check w ith

the child seat maker to determine

whether a tether is available for a

particular child seat.)

Using Child Seats with Tethers

Carefully read the owner's manual

and make sure you understand all

seat belt instructions and all safety

information.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-

most position.

Canadian Models

Select the attachment point you want

to use and remove the plug with a

small flat-tipped screwdriver or metal

fingernail file.

Have the child sit up straight, back

against the seat, and feet on or

near the floor.

Your Honda has two attachment

points for securing a tether-style

child seat to the vehicle.

Check that the child's seal belt is

properly positioned and secured.

U.S.Models

Instructions for accessing the

attachment points in your vehicle are

available from your Honda dealer.

Supervise the child. Even mature

children sometimes need to be

reminded to fasten the seat belts

or sit properly.

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Install the anchor plate and

mounting hardware. The hardware is

available for purchase from your

Honda dealer (part number 82410-

SE3-C01). For Canadian models, the

hardware is supplied with the vehicle.

All Models

When installing tether hardware,

make sure the toothed washer is on

the bottom of the bolt. Tighten the

bolt to:

16lbf.ft(22N.m,2.2kgf.m)

If a torque wrench was not used, see

your Honda dealer as soon as

possible to verify proper installation.

Attach the tether strap hook to the

tether anchorage point and tighten

the strap according to the child seat

maker's instructions.

If you are not sure how to install the

tether, or you need mounting

hardware, contact your Honda dealer.

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Seat Belt System Components

Lap/Shoulder Belt

way and will not get closed in the

door.

Your seat belt system includes lap/

shoulder belts in the front seats and

the outer back seats, and a lap belt in

the center back seat.

All lap/shoulder belts have an

emergency locking retractor.

In normal driving, the retractor lets

you move freely in your seat while it

keeps some tension on the belt.

During a collision or sudden stop,

the retractor automatically locks the

belt to help restrain your body.

The seat belt system also

includes a light on the

instrument panel to remind you and

your passengers to fasten your belts.

If the driver's seat belt is not

fastened before the ignition is turned

ON (II), the light will come on and a

beeper will also sound. The beeper

will stop after a few seconds, but the

light will stay on until the driver's

seat belt is fastened.

All the lap/shoulder belts except the

driver's have an additional locking

mechanism that must be activated to

secu re a child seat. (See pages

30 and 34 for instructions on how to

secure child seats with this type of

seat belt.)

This seat belt has a single belt that

goes over your shoulder, across your

chest and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch

plate into the buckle, then tug on the

belt to make sure the buckle is

latched.

To unlock the belt, push the red

PRESS button on the buckle.

Guide the belt across your body to

the door pillar. After exiting the

vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the

If the shoulder part of the belt is

pulled all the way out, the locking

mechanism will activate. The belt

will retract, but it will not allow the

passenger to move freely.

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To deactivate the locking

Seat Belt Maintenance

mechanism, unlatch the buckle and

let the seat belt fully retract. To

refasten the belt, pull it out only as

far as needed.

For safety, you should check the

condition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully and look for

frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check

that the latches work smoothly and

that the lap/shoulder belts retract

easily. Any belt not in good condition

or not working properly will not

provide good protection and should

be replaced as soon as possible.

See page 15 for instructions on how

to wear the lap/shoulder bell

properly.

Lap Belt

The lap belt has one manually-

adjusted belt that fits across the hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latch

U.S. Models

plate into the buckle marked

CENTER, then tug on the belt to

make sure the buckle is latched.

Honda provides a lifetime warranty

on seat belts. Honda will repair or

replace any seat belt component that

fails to function properly during

normal use. Please see your Honda

WarrantyInformationbookletfor

details.

To unlock the belt, push the red

PRESS button.

See page 16 for how to lengthen the

lap belt, and how to properly position

the belt.

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If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

you should have your dealer inspect

the belt, and replace it if necessary.

A belt that has been worn during a

crash may not provide the same level

of protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect the

anchors for damage and replace

them if needed.

Not checking or maintaining

seat belts can result in serious

injury or death if the seat belts

do not work properly when

needed.

Check your seat belts regularly

and have any problem

corrected as soon as possible.

For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 246 .

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How Your Airbags Work

SRS Components

An indicator light on the

instrument panel that alerts you to

a possible problem w ith the

system (see page 47 ).

Your Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) includes:

Two front airbags. The driver's

airbag is stored in the center of

the steering wheel; the front

passenger's airbag is stored in the

dashboard. Both are marked "SRS

AIRBAG."

Emergency backup power in case

your vehicle's electrical system is

disconnected in a crash.

Automatic seat belt tensioners

that tighten the front seat belts

during a moderate to severe

frontal collision.

If you ever have a moderate to

severe frontal collision, the sensors

will detect rapid deceleration and

signal the control unit to instantly

inflate the airbags and activate the

automatic seat belt tensioners.

Sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

A sophisticated electronic system

that continually monitors the

sensors, control unit, the airbag

activators, and all related wiring

when the ignition is ON (II).

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After a crash, you may see what

looks like smoke. This is actually

powder from the airbag's surface.

Although the powder is not harmful,

people with respiratory problems

may experience some temporary

discomfort. If this occurs, get out of

the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

During a crash, your seat belt helps

restrain your lower body and torso,

while the tensioner tightens and

locks the seat belt to help keep you

in place. Your airbag provides a

cushion to help restrain and protect

your head and chest.

Since both airbags use the same

sensors, both airbags normally

inflate at the same time. However, it

is possible for only one airbag to

inflate.

U.S.Owners

For additional information on how

your airbags work, see the booklet

titledSRS:WhatYouNeedtoKnow

About Airbags that came with your

owner's manual.

This can occur when the severity of

a collision is at the margin, or

threshold, that determines whether

or not the airbags will deploy. In

such cases, the seat belt will provide

sufficient protection, and the

After inflating, the airbags

immediately deflate, so they won't

interfere with the driver's visibility,

or the ability to steer or operate

other controls.

CanadianOwners

For additional information on how

your airbags work, ask your dealer

for a copy of the booklet titled SRS:

WhatYouNeedto KnowAboutAirbags.

supplemental protection offered by

the airbag would be minimal.

The total time for inflation and

deflation is approximately one-tenth

of a second, so fast that most

occupants are not aware that the

airbags deployed until they see them

lying in their laps.

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How the Automatic Seat Belt

Tensioners Work

How the SRS Indicator Light

If the light comes on or flashes on

and off while you drive.

Works

The purpose of the SRS

light is to alert you to a

SRS

If you see any of these indications,

your airbags and seat belt tensioners

may not deploy when you need them.

See your Honda dealer as soon as

possible.

potential problem with your

Supplemental Restraint System.

When you turn the ignition ON (II),

this indicator will light up briefly

then go out. This tells you that the

system is working properly.

IgnoringtheSRS indicatorlight

can result in serious injury or

death if the airbags do not

inflatewhenneeded.

However, if the light comes on at any

other time, you should have the

system checked by your dealer. For

example:

Your Honda has automatic seat belt

tensioners for added protection

during a moderate to severe frontal

collision.

Have your vehicle checked by a

dealer as soon as possible if

the SRS light alerts you to a

potential problem.

If the SRS indicator light does not

come on after you turn the ignition

ON (II).

If your airbags inflate, the tensioners

immediately tighten the front seat

belts to help hold the occupants in

place. The belts will remain tight

until you unbuckle them in the

normal way.

If the light stays on after the

engine starts.

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Additional Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to deactivate your

airbags. Together, airbags, seat

belt tensioners and seat belts

provide the best protection in a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

Your Supplemental Restraint System

is virtually maintenance-free, and

there are no parts you can safely

service. However, you must have

your vehicle serviced if:

Your airbags ever inflate. The

airbags, seat belt tensioners, and

control unit must be replaced. Do

not try to remove or replace the

airbags yourself.

This must be done by a Honda

dealer or a knowledgeable body

shop.

Do not tamper with SRS

components or wiring for any

reason. Tampering could cause

the airbags to deploy, possibly

causing very serious injury.

See page 147 for further information

and precautions relating to your SRS.

The SRS indicator light alerts you

to a problem. Take your vehicle to

an authorized Honda dealer as

soon as possible. If you ignore this

indication, the airbags might not

inflate when you need them.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Your vehicle's exhaust contains

carbon monoxide gas. You should

have no problem with carbon

monoxide entering the vehicle in

normal driving if you maintain your

vehicle properly.

With the tailgate open, air flow can

pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's

interior and create a hazardous

condition. If you must drive with the

tailgate open, open all the windows

and set the heating and cooling

system as shown below.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause

unconsciousness and even kill

you.

Have the exhaust system inspected

for leaks whenever:

Avoid any enclosed areas or

activities that expose you to

carbon monoxide.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle,

even in an unconfined area, with the

engine running, adjust the heating

and cooling system as follows:

The vehicle is raised for an oil

change.

You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accident

that may have damaged the under-

side.

High levels of carbon monoxide can

collect rapidly in enclosed areas,

such as a garage. Do not run the

engine with the garage door closed.

Even with the door open, run the

engine only long enough to move the

vehicle out of the garage.

1. Select the Fresh Air mode.

2. Select the

mode.

3. Turn the fan On high speed.

4. Set the temperature control to a

comfortable setting.

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Safety Labels

DASHBOARD

SUN VISOR

These labels are in the locations

shown. They warn you of potential

hazards that could cause serious

injury. Read these labels carefully.

U.S. models only

U.S. models

If a label comes off or becomes hard

to read, contact your Honda dealer

for a replacement.

Canadian models

HOOD

U.S. models

SUN VISOR

Canadian models

U.S. models

RADIATOR CAP

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Instruments and Controls

This section gives information about

the controls and displays that

contribute to the daily operation of

your Honda. All the essential

controls are within easy reach.

Daytime Running Lights............ 60

Instrument Panel Brightness..... 61

Turn Signals................................. 61

Windshield Wipers..................... 62

Windshield Washers.................. 62

Rear Window Wiper and

Rear Seat-back Adjustment....... 80

Rear Seat Armrest...................... 80

Reclining the Front and

Rear Seat-backs...................... 81

Folding Rear Seat....................... 82

Power Windows...............................84

Mirrors.............................................85

Adjusting the Power Mirrors..... 86

Parking Brake..................................86

Digital Clock....................................87

Center Table....................................87

Beverage Holder..............................88

Built-in Table...................................89

Center Pocket.................................. 91

Storage Box...................................... 91

Cargo Floor Pockets....................... 92

Accessory Power Socket............... 92

Tailgate Pocket................................ 93

Cargo Hooks...........,.,,..,,,.,...,,,........ 93

Ashtrays........................................... 94

Interior Lights.................................. 94

Ceiling Light................................. 94

Spotlights.....................................95

Cargo Area Light........................ 95

Ignition Switch Light.................. 95

Washer..................................... 63

Hazard Warning.......................... 63

Rear Window Defogger............. 63

Steering Wheel Adjustment...... 64

Steering Wheel Controls ................ 66

Cruise Control..............................66

Keys and Locks................................69

Keys..............................................69

Ignition Switch............................ 69

Door Locks...................................70

Power Door Locks...................... 71

Remote Transmitter................... 72

Childproof Door Locks.............. 75

Tailgate........................................75

Glove Box..................................... 77

Seats.................................................77

Front Seat Adjustments............. 77

Driver's Seat Height

Control Locations............................52

Indicator Lights................................53

Gauges.............................................56

Speedometer...............................56

Tachometer.................................56

Odometer.....................................56

Trip Meter...................................56

Fuel Gauge...................................57

Temperature Gauge................... 57

Maintenance Required

Indicator................................... 58

Controls Near the Steering

Wheel.......................................59

Headlights...................................60

Adjustment...............................78

Head Restraints...........................79

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